Blender
A free, open-source 3D suite that has evolved into a professional-grade tool at zero cost. Remarkably capable for…
Free
Physical Product Design
3D CAD, rendering, prototyping, materials, and manufacturing tools.
13 tools
Corona Renderer
Corona Renderer is a physically-based rendering engine favored for architecture and product design. Known for intuitive material workflow,…
$47 – $60/mo
Fictiv
Fictiv is an on-demand manufacturing platform specializing in prototyping and low-volume production. Offers CNC machining, 3D printing, injection…
Free quotes, pay per part
FreeCAD
FreeCAD is a free, open-source parametric 3D CAD tool for product design, mechanical engineering, and prototyping. Parametric modeling,…
Free
Fusion 360
The most accessible professional CAD tool. The free tier for students and makers is generous — best price-to-feature…
Free (personal/student) – $545/yr
KeyShot
The go-to for photorealistic product renders. Real-time interaction and beautiful results make it invaluable for presentations and marketing.
$595 – $1,495
Material ConneXion
2002
Membership, quote only
Matmatch
Matmatch is an online materials platform for product designers and engineers. Search materials by mechanical, thermal, and electrical…
Free – $99/mo
Shapeways
Shapeways is a 3D printing service and marketplace allowing designers to upload designs, choose materials, and have parts…
Free upload, pay per print
SolidWorks
The professional standard for mechanical engineering. If you need enterprise-grade CAD with advanced simulation, SolidWorks is the choice.
$4,995 – $7,145/yr
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter is a 3D painting and texturing tool used for game development, product visualization, and character…
$22.99/mo
V-Ray
V-Ray is a professional rendering engine used across industries for photorealistic 3D visualization. Supports multiple host applications (3ds…
$47 – $80/mo
Xometry
Eliminates the manufacturing nightmare for product designers. Instant quotes and quality control make it invaluable for prototyping to…
Free platform (pay per part)